Deco Deco!

I've been neglecting my blog lately. Lack of things to talk about, no motivation, the heat makes me cranky...use whatever excuse you want.
Here are some images from my Deco & Deco vol. 7 to enjoy!

As much as I enjoy Japanese decoden, and as happy as looking at it makes me, I don't think I love it quite as much as nail art. Yes, nail art is just deco for the fingers....but when girls start bedazzling their freaking water bottle caps, I think it's time to calm down, don't you? (I'm not exaggerating, by the way.)

I want everything on this page!


I should add that one of the bloggers I follow has scans from the new Nail Up! on her blog, and I'm trying so hard to not look at them, because my own copy is on the way. However, from what I have seen so far, it seems that the quality of it has vastly improved...I think it might trump Nail Venus now. :O

Boutique Baking!

I know the last thing I need is another baking book, but when I heard that one of my favourite bakers was putting out another book, I had to buy it.

The thing I am especially excited about, is that unlike her other books, this isn't focused mostly on decorating, but on the baking aspect of making her delicious treats. As much as I love Peggy's sugarcraft skills, I'm really hankering to learn the secrets behind the fare she sells at her bakery.

Nail & Deco: Let's Make Some Art!

Here are a few tutorials from my increasing collection of nail publications. One is from an issue of Nail Max, one is from Nail Venus, and the other is from the book Nail Super Design Collection. I thought they might offer guidance and inspiration for whoever sees my blog. :D

I am using the actual size of these images so you can see the details. (I have been uploading smaller resolution sizes lately.) Click on the thumbnail for the full size. Enjoy!

Nail & Deco: Bridal Dresses

Nail Max usually features wedding dresses and coordinating nails in their October issue, and sometimes in summer issues too. They also, of course, have tutorials to do your own nails. What I'm focusing on today isn't the nails, however, but the dresses that inspired them. When you think of wedding dresses, most envision something frilly and white...well, leave it to the Japanese to take the concept of a wedding dress and run off to Crazy Town.

I love this one! I would wear it. :)

I also love this one....not to get married in of course, but can you imagine how fun it would be for a costume party? Plus, I love her short gloves, that heart bouquet, and the giant fabric heart on the side.

Liquid Crystals

Finally the internet is back up!
I tried the China Glaze Liquid Crystals from one of my recent posts. :)

Oh, I wish I could get this to photgraph well! It's a silvery-blue base, with blue and purple highlights and multi-colored holographic glitter. It's amazing. I especially like it because so many glitter polishes I have look awesome in the bottle, but they're so sheer it's hard to use them as anything other than an accent coat over a solid color.

However, this is also pretty sheer, but I was able to get a good application with two coats.

This better shows the blue it has in it.

Ergh

So, the Internet is down AGAIN....hence why I haven't posted for the past day or so.

Hopefully it will be back up soon, because uploading pictures from my phone is a pain.

Lemony Goodness

I tried China Glaze's Lemon Fizz once, and it was somewhat streaky and hard to get even. I was impatient and ended up removing it from my nails.

Well, I'm glad I gave it another shot, because it's actually awesome. I just had to take my time and build it up gradually.

I got so excited I took the picture before I even cleaned up my cuticles from the spare polish. Haha. :)

The glitter topcoat is Rainbow In The S-Kylie, and the accent nail is Shell Me The Truth, both from Nicole for OPI.

This makes me think of the first daffodils that come up, a sure sign of spring when everything bursts into life!